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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Removal and Installation of Rear Propeller Shaft

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11steps
~66min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
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  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

  2. Remove the caulked nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 240.3~ 270 N·m (24.5 ~ 27.5 kgf·m, 177.2 ~ 198.9 lb-ft)

  3. Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Suspension System - "Rear Shock Absorber")
  4. Remove the parking brake cable. (Refer to Brake System – "Parking Brake Cable")
  5. Remove the rear upper arm (A) after loosening the bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 98.0 ~ 118 N·m N·m

  6. Remove the rear lower arm (B) and spring (C) by loosening the bolt (A) while supporting the rear lower arm (B) with a jack.

    Tightening torque: 137.2 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 ft-lbf)

  7. Remove the rear trailing arm (C) and lateral arm (D) by loosening the bolt (A) and nut (B). Tightening torque: (A): 44.1 ~ 54 N·m N·m (B): 137.3 ~ 157 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)
  8. Separate the end (B) of the rear propeller shaft from the rear axle assembly (A).
  9. Insert a pry bar (A) between the differential carrier (B) and the joint housing (C), and separate the propeller shaft (D) from the differential carrier.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  11. Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

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